DOGE Wins Supreme Court Battle Over Sensitive Social Security Info

On Friday, the Supreme Court secured a notable victory for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), granting access to vital Social Security information that affects millions while postponing a review of transparency statutes. In a groundbreaking decision, the court empowered DOGE to examine records from the Social Security Administration, asserting that this effort is crucial for fraud prevention and modernization of outdated systems. Critics argue that this resembles a "fishing expedition" through sensitive materials. Additionally, the court blocked a lower court's directive compelling DOGE to divulge documents tied to a lawsuit over federal record requests. Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson dissented, expressing concerns over privacy risks. This ruling unfolds amid heightened scrutiny of DOGE's efforts to reform government operations initiated during the Trump administration.